Job Title: Agile Coach
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Agile Coach to lead the transformation of our Reporting and BI and Chatbot teams towards a more agile approach. The Agile Coach will be responsible for proposing the optimum structure of the team, implementing agile methodologies, and guiding the first few delivery iterations to ensure a smooth transition and successful adoption of agile practices. This is a limited engagement of 3-6 months.
Responsibilities
* Lead the transformation of the teams to adopt appropriate agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
* Assess the current team structure and recommend changes to optimise for agile delivery.
* Provide training and mentoring to team members on agile principles, practices, and tools.
* Run the first few delivery iterations, including planning, execution, and retrospectives, to ensure the team is effectively implementing agile practices.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging experimentation, feedback, and learning.
* Work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of agile processes and benefits.
* Establish and track key performance metrics to measure the success of agile implementation and identify areas for improvement.
Essential Skills
* Proven experience as an Agile Coach or similar role, with a strong track record of successfully implementing agile methodologies.
* Needs chatbot experience.
* Deep understanding of agile principles, practices, and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Lean).
* Excellent leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
* Ability to identify and resolve issues that may hinder agile adoption and delivery.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
* Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC)) are preferred.
Why Work Here?
You will be part of a large multinational organisation with the chance of project extension. This role offers the opportunity to work on a detailed and reusable project.
Work Environment
You will be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, implementing agile practices. The team is committed to continuous improvement and fostering a culture of feedback and learning.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Need to be onsite.
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Rate/Salary
550.00 - 575.00 GBP Daily
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